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A notarized and county-certified New York power of attorney will be used abroad. Under the booklet terminology, what additional certificate is typically sought for possible international use?

A

An apostille from the Department of State.

B

A duplicate notary identification card.

C

A subscribing-witness proof certificate.

D

A county clerk's ordinary filing index.

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Executive Law §133

Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. An apostille from the Department of State.

Detailed Explanation

This is the booklet's international-authentication term. In "Definitions and General Terms," an apostile or apostille is Department of State authentication attached to a notarized and county-certified document for possible international use. Not to be confused with county-clerk authentication under Executive Law §133, the apostille is the higher-level state authentication used after the local certificate step.

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